Thursday, January 23, 2014

when it's cold outside for days on end,
the best thing to warm the soul is the perfect cup of hot chocolate.
a big dollop of whipped cream on top is nice,
but how about a handful of mini marshmallows instead….
just because they're so much fun to chase around in that sea of cocoa.

and while the bobbing for marshmallows is going on,
don't forget about all that extra chocolate on the side….

because that's probably the best reason to have the hot chocolate in the first place….
for the extra goodies on the side.

Thursday, January 16, 2014

when a florida beachcomber finds herself in the
mountains of north carolina in the middle of winter
…..and it starts snowing…..
well, she gets about as giddy as a schoolgirl!

there wasn't enough on the ground to make a snow angel,
but it was still exciting!! and now i have a great excuse to stay inside
this weekend and drink lots of hot chocolate.
{as if i needed an excuse to do that….!}

Monday, January 13, 2014

as a collector of quotes, this magazine ad quickly made its way
into my inspiration file as soon as i saw it!
but the other day, it caught my eye again…..
this time, not for the quotes, but for those fabulous talk bubbles!

Thursday, January 9, 2014

it's freezing cold outside, but
your response to the announcement of my new"doodle page" online class
is like a bright ray of sunshine that has completely warmed my heart!

the number generator at random.org has chosen #26 as the recipient
of the giveaway…..

and that means that debbie janelle has won a seat in the class! woo hoo!
congratulations, debbie!

and many, many thanks to all of you who took the time
to participate in the giveaway! every single one of your sweet comments
put a huge smile on my face, and i SO appreciate your kindness!
you are the absolute best in blogland…..thank you!!! xox

the doors to the classroom open on february 17th!
here's what's in store:
*we'll talk about finding inspiration
*we'll brush up on some simple print letterforms and learn several variations
*we'll get some insight on basic page composition principles
*and we'll have some fun with watercolor and shading techniques!

there's over two hours of video instruction, along with lots of PDFs for you to print out! and you'll have 24/7 access to the classroom….come and go as you like, and journal while eating chocolate and wearing your pajamas!

♥♥♥♥♥

and to celebrate this creative new year and all the inspiration it holds,
i'm giving away a seat in the classroom!
all you need to do is leave a comment here on this post (just one comment per person, please!) by 10:00 p.m. EST on wednesday, january 8th. one recipient will be chosen over at random.org, and i'll announce the name here on my blog on thursday, january 9th! please make sure your comment either links back to your blog, or leave your e-mail so i can contact you if your name is chosen! (this giveaway is open to all bloggy sweeties who are 18 years of age or older!)

Thursday, January 2, 2014

welcome to 2014!
'tis the season for setting resolutions for a new year….
but truth be told, i'm still working on my goals for last year!
(and my ever-expanding-chocolate-inspired-hips
tell the story that my 2013 resolution to lose weight is still in progress)

so i've decided my resolution for this year is
to fulfill my goals from last year,
to keep following my heart…..

and strive for the most artful, authentic,
create art-from-my-heart kind of year possible!

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